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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Magdalini's family in Thessaloniki
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Magdalini needs $2,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Thessaloniki.
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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I have three school-aged children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $2,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,650
• Late fees and court costs: $135
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $345
I hope life is good to you.
- Magdalini
- due date
- 2025-06-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Magdalini
Good news. Because of your gifts ($225 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Hope this works out for you. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Magdalini. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Tiruchirappalli.
hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Thessaloniki.
Best of luck, Magdalini. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.